2016 softball capsules

Advance Hornets

Conference: Stoddard County Activities Association

Last season's record: 17-4

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. Leopold 15-1 in Class 1 District 4 semifinal

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Lepold Wildcats

Coach: Keenan Kinder

Conference: Mississippi Valley

Last season's record: 16-2

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. Scott City 11-1 in Class 1 District 4 championship

Returning starters: Alexis Vandeven (P), Klara Beal (SS), Jessie Holweg (OF), Emily Seiler (1B), Shelby Schreckenberg (2B), Brittany Garland (3B), Brooke Horrell (OF)

Key players lost: Leah Landewee, Maria Calvert, Ashlyn Bucher

What have you seen so far in your team that you like best: How hard they work, team rapport and senior leadership.

What are your team's goals for this upcoming season: Play hard and pay attention. Focus to continue to improve on all aspects of the game -- hitting, fielding, pitching, catching, base running.

Meadow Heights Panthers

Coach: Kristi Hays

Conference: Mississippi Valley

Last season's record: 7-10

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. Valle Catholic 19-5 in Class 1 District 5 first round

Returning starters: Paige Mills (SS), Abi Bristow (2B), Mayzie Thompson (C), Brittney Marshall (CF)

Key players lost: Alaina Lochirco, Morgan Politte, Tereena Wagner

What have you seen so far in your team that you like best: So far our girls have been working really hard as a team. They have come together and put the team's best interest first and foremost. I am very proud of their hard work. Looking forward to a great season.

Oak Ridge Blue Jays

Coach: Sara Flieg

Conference: Scott-Mississippi

Last season's record: 8-10

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. West County 12-0 in Class 1 District 5 semifinal

Returning starters: Jessica Hahs (P), Madison Hunt (3B), Bayley Tyler (SS), Taylor Bowers (INF), Britney Coomer (INF), Maci Schamburg (OF)

Key players lost: Kelly Hahs (CF), Chelsea Seyer (LF), Marissa Schamburg (C)

What have you seen so far in your team that you like best: I have a big group of girls, so I am excited to see them work hard for a starting spot

What are your team's goals this upcoming season: Our team goal is to succeed and to become more competitive overall. I would like to get a group of girls on the field who will talk. Communication is a big part of the game that we need to improve upon. Everything else that we've worked on in practice will fall into place.

Oran Eagles

Conference: Scott-Mississippi

Last season's record: 16-6 (Fall)

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. Naylor 5-0 in Class 1 District 1 semifinal (Fall)

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Scott City Rams

Conference: Scott-Mississippi

Last season's record: 18-7

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. Kennett 9-1 in Class 1 state quarterfinal

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Scott County Central Braves

Conference: Scott-Mississippi

Last season's record: 0-8

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. Woodland 17-7 in Class 1 District 4 first round

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Woodland Cardinals

Conference: Stoddard County Activities Association

Last season's record: 9-11

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. Scott City 15-0 in Class 1 District 4 semifinal

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Zalma Bulldogs

Conference: Mississippi Valley

Last season's record: 0-10

2015 postseason result: Lost vs. Greenville 10-0 in Class 1 District 6 first round

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